Which to Play
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Posted on May 25, 2015, 11:07 p.m. by DarkMagician
Auriok Champion vs lot firewalker for the sideboard of a creature heavy deck... Go!
Twin is to good against a creature heavy deck, and Auriok shuts that down well, so I'd say Auriok
May 26, 2015 1:02 a.m.
ModernCentralPublic says... #5
Auriok is a better mainboard option due to versatility. firewalker is generally better for sideboard but is easily replaced with auriok champion.
My answer:
If you plan on maining something to deal with burn, grixis delver, and twin in a creature heavy deck, main auriok champion because he is an amazing card over all.
If you plan on using it as sideboard material, go with firewalker because he doesn't cost 20$ and may possibly be the superior choice depending on your local meta. That being said, if you already have auriok champion, doing a split of 1-2 champion and 1-3 firewalkers in the sideboard is probably a better option than one or the other in order to diversify for your needs in other matchups. Both of those cards are great in heavy creature decks against more than just burn.
May 26, 2015 1:30 a.m.
If you are playing white then a Leyline of Sanctity in the sideboard is usually a good option if you are worried about burn. Auriok Champion is a better option against Delver and Young Pyromancer based decks and it doesn't die to Helix or Bolt from Zoo. If there is any chance that you are running Soul Sisters then Auriok Champion, my opinion, could be solid main board.
GlistenerAgent says... #2
Assuming that you mean Kor Firewalker, I'd go with him. Much better against Burn.
May 25, 2015 11:07 p.m.